Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement

For the Financial Year Ending 31 December 2024

This statement is made pursuant to Section 54(1) of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and constitutes Netpremacy’s slavery and human trafficking statement for the financial year ending 31 December 2024.

1. Introduction

Netpremacy is committed to the highest level of ethical standards and sound governance arrangements. We have a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery and are committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all our business dealings and relationships.

We publish this annual statement to confirm the steps taken by the Company during the previous financial year to ensure that slavery and human trafficking are not taking place in any part of our business or our supply chains.

2. Organisational Structure and Business

Netpremacy is a specialist IT consultancy and software provider. Our principal activity during this period was the provision of cloud software licences and related IT professional services.

Our Workforce

Our business operations are entirely UK-based. We do not operate offshore labour centres or outsource core consultancy work to jurisdictions with weak labour protections.

  • Fair Pay: We are committed to fair employment practices. All employees are paid at or above the UK National Living Wage.

  • Right to Work: We maintain robust internal HR procedures to verify the Right to Work in the UK for 100% of our workforce before employment commences.

3. Our Supply Chains

As a consultancy-focused business, Netpremacy’s primary activity is the provision of services and software. However, we do occasionally supply video conferencing hardware (e.g. Google Meet equipment) to support our clients' digital transformation.

Our supply chain consists of:

  • Strategic software and hardware partnerships (predominantly Google).

  • Professional services and subcontractors instructed to support specific project delivery.

While the hardware sector generally carries inherent risks regarding manufacturing and raw materials, our hardware procurement is strictly limited to authorized channels. All video conferencing equipment we supply is Google-certified hardware. This ensures the products are subject to the rigorous ethical sourcing and manufacturing oversight standards mandated by Google’s certification program.

Indirect Procurement

While our direct services present low risk, we remain vigilant regarding our indirect procurement. This includes:

  • IT Equipment: The purchase of laptops and mobile devices for our own staff.

  • Facilities: The outsourcing of office support services (such as cleaning and security).

    We expect our suppliers in these categories to operate with the same high standards of ethical conduct that we demand of ourselves.

4. Due Diligence and Risk Assessment

The Directors have undertaken a review of the Company's supply chain and potential risks. Given our business model - 100% UK-based staff and hardware resale limited to certified ecosystems - the Directors have concluded that the overall risk of modern slavery within our direct business operations is low.

Despite this low risk, we maintain robust checks. Our due diligence processes include:

  • Supplier Review: Ensuring major software and hardware partners have robust Modern Slavery statements in place.

  • Recruitment Checks: Conducting rigorous "Right to Work" document checks for every employee.

  • Whistleblowing: Maintaining an open culture where employees can report concerns without fear of reprisal.

5. Training and Awareness

We recognise that our staff are the most effective asset in identifying potential issues.

  • Induction: New employees are required to review our Corporate Social Responsibility policies as part of their induction.

  • Culture: The Directors lead by example, fostering a culture of respect and fairness. Our management team is briefed on the importance of the Modern Slavery Act and the specific risks relevant to the IT sector.

6. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

To measure the effectiveness of our steps to combat modern slavery, we track the following:

  • 100% of employees have passed "Right to Work" in the UK checks.

  • 0 reports of modern slavery concerns raised via our internal reporting channels in the financial year.

7. Board Approval

This statement has been approved by the Board of Directors of Netpremacy, who will review and update it annually.